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Pasta vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pasta and duck meat

  • Pasta has more folate; however, duck meat has more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for duck meat is 48% higher.
  • Duck meat has 11 times less folate than pasta. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while duck meat has 6µg.
  • Pasta is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index than duck meat.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1078.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +750%
Contains more IronIron +136.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +232.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pasta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +386.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more OtherOther +164.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10303.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +750.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.15g 9.67g 43%
Fats 1.05g 28.35g 42%
Selenium 20µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 12.9g 32%
Protein 5.15g 18.99g 28%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 4.825mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 3.65g 21%
Iron 1.14mg 2.7mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.098mg 18%
Cholesterol 33mg 84mg 17%
Folate 64µg 6µg 15%
Copper 0.093mg 0.227mg 15%
Phosphorus 63mg 156mg 13%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.86mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.18mg 11%
Calories 131kcal 337kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.269mg 9%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.019mg 9%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Carbs 24.93g 0g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.3µg 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 63µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Potassium 24mg 204mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.174mg 3%
Sodium 6mg 59mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 6mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Pasta
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.